On January 27 the BCA was excited to host our 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Our AGMs are so much more than a meeting. Our board is always excited to welcome community members into our space and share the work we have been doing over the past year. This year was an especially exciting year as we were able to put into action the updated bylaws we passed at our Special General Meeting last year and share the results of our strategic planning work.
Some of the Key Outcomes of the Formal Part of the Meeting Included
• Update from our President
• Enhanced programming including community markets, a welcome campaign for new residents, and youth programming
• New governance principles and policies, including updated bylaws
• Renewed facility space (boardroom improvements, as well as childcare flooring and office space updates in the fall of 2024)
• Parks Committee success working with the city to reimagine two park spaces
• Significant Garden Committee accomplishments including the aspen birdhouse building project (45 birdhouses built by the community), two new garden beds, a plant donation event, started a seed library, built four gathering benches
• The purchase (and enjoyment!) of a new Gravely ice sweeper
• Two much needed raises for childcare staff and an updated employee review process
• Job descriptions developed for key employee roles
• New partnerships forged with local businesses, plenty of donations received, and special discounts for our membership
An Update to Our Membership Structure
After over a decade, we decided to raise our rates slightly and add an “individual membership” category. The new membership categories are:
• $30 Resident Family Membership – includes two voting adults
• $20 Resident Individual Membership – includes one voting adult
• $20 Seniors Membership – includes two voting adults
These new rates will apply at the start of our fiscal year in September.
Election of Our New Board
Welcome to new and returning members of the BCA board – what a great team to head into 2025 with!
President: Jenny Mae
Vice President: Catherine
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Emily Hess
Directors at Large: Matt, Jim, Jennifer
Following the formal meeting, we invited members upstairs for snacks, beverages, live music, and conversations. Were we also excited to launch our new website! Check out www.braesideyyc.ca to find out about all the cool events happening at your BCA.
Thank you to our amazing partners Rozzini’s, The Italian Centre, and Print Calgary. And many thanks to Pork Salad Annie for their fun entertainment.
As the BCA Governance Director, I am grateful for all the community members who took time to attend our AGM and participate in this important democratic process. We work hard to listen to and represent all community members, and I hope you feel your voice was heard.
In Braeside you belong!
A Safety Update from Our Community Police Liaison
Braeside remains one of the safest communities in the city!
Regarding the recent bear spray incidents:
• Please report any information directly to the police
• Avoid meeting people alone for transactions, meet in public or at a police station
• Do not publish identifying information about suspects on social media
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